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March #1 2008 News Chamber Express
| From: | Megan Turnbow <megan@annarborchamber.org> | | Subject: | News Express from the Ann Arbor Chamber | | Reply: | megan@annarborchamber.org |
| | | | | March 2008 First News Issue | Chamber Express eNewsletter |
Hello Megan, The purpose of the Chamber Express is to keep members up-to-date on all events, programs and news at the Chamber office.
Please let us know if you have any suggestions, comments or questions relating to this issue of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber Express by emailing Megan Turnbow, Marketing Director, or by calling 734.214.0108.
Thank you for your time,
Megan Turnbow |
| Get to Know Your Chamber Board Lauren Champion, Publisher  Laurel is Publisher of The Ann Arbor News, Ann Arbor Business Review and Oakland Business Review. Prior to becoming Publisher, Champion was Assistant to the Publisher at The News. She follows in the footsteps of her father and late grandfather, both publishers at The Syracuse Post-Standard, where she started her newspaper career at age 15. Champion serves on the Boards of Ann Arbor SPARK and COPE (Center for Occupational and Personalized Education), along with her seat on the Ann Arbor Chamber Board. |
Leadership Ann Arbor Applications are being accepted for the 2008-2009 Class  Do you want to make lifelong connections in your community? Have you ever wanted to get firsthand knowledge of downtown economic development? Ever been on a ride along with an Ann Arbor police officer or gotten a tour of the City's recycling center? If you are looking for a way to connect with other leaders in Ann Arbor, enrolling in the Leadership Ann Arbor program is worth considering.
Once the class is full, applicants will have to wait another year so don't delay submitting your Leadership Ann Arbor application. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. For more information contact Lindsay McCarthy, Director of Programs & Events, at 734.214.0109. want to apply? |
Chamber Golf Outing Monday, May 19 Travis Pointe Country Club 2829 Travis Pointe Road, Ann Arbor 7:30am Morning Flight Presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan 1pm Afternoon Flight  This popular sell-out annual event gives Chamber members and their guests the opportunity to conduct business while golfing at one of the area's exclusive courses. The day ends with awards, prizes, and dinner. Want to be a sponsor for this year's Golf Outing? Sponsorships are still available at a variety of levels. Please call Barbara Davenport if you would like to participate at 734.214.0104 or email at barbara@annarborchamber.org. |
Michigan Collegiate Job Fair
Friday, March 14
Burton Manor
27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia
9am - 3 pm Sponsored by Eastern Michigan University and supported by the Michigan Association of Colleges and Employers. The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair is held in the Spring and Fall of each year. This fair is open to graduating seniors and recent alumni from two or four year institutions. Don't forget to bring plenty of resumes! $20 at the door want more information? |
Trade & Transportation: Michigan's Road to Prosperity
Thursday, March 20
The Henry Center for Executive Development
3535 Forest Road, Lansing
8am - 1:30pm The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, together with the MSU International Business Center and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have partnered to sponsor this important event. This is the first of four half-day events being developed to assist regional businesses identify and develop business opportunities in global markets. Keynote Speaker: Thomas J. Donohue, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Thomas J. Donohue has served as President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber since 1997. During that time he has been credited with building the Chamber into a lobbying and political force with expanded influence across the globe. He has established the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, which has won significant legal reforms in the court, at the state and federal levels, and in elections for state attorneys general and Supreme Court judges. Tickets are $50 per person and includes lunch. If you would like more information of have any questions contact Mary at the Lansing Regional Chamber at 517.853.6460. |
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| Starting Your Own Business Friday, March 21 Morris Lawrence Auditorium Washtenaw Community College 4700 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor 9am - 4pm If you are considering following the entrepreneur path, or have already started down that road, be sure to attend "Starting Your Own Business". At this forum you will learn about personality traits that impact entrepreneurialism, create a marketing plan for your business, learn about legal, accounting, franchises, business plans and financing options. You will receive one on one counseling with a business expert and have an opportunity to get advice from a variety of business experts and organizations that are available to support new ventures. Tickets are $25, which includes a marketing plan template, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and handouts want to register? |
Career Connections & Career Fairs HOT SHOTS! Career Connections
Wednesday, March 26
Vinology
110 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
5pm - 7pm Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! This networking event brings together job seekers (talent) and companies seeking talent. Recruiters and staffing companies are asked to use an alternate venue to meet with these companies. Please register in advance for this free HOT SHOTS! Career Connection University of Michigan Alumni Career Fair
Monday, March 31
The Inn at St. John's
44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth
3pm - 7pm Meet with representatives from all industries, seeking employees with various levels of experience. Be sure to bring your resume! |
Mingle & Match: Connecting Startups and Talent
Thursday, April 3
SPARK Central
330 East Liberty, Ann Arbor
5pm - 7pm If you are launching a startup and need people to help you, come to this high energy event. You can have 1 minute to tell about your business and what kind of help you are seeking, (advisory board member, co-founder, employee that is willing to work for stock, consultant, etc.) followed by a networking session. You will also have the opportunity to complete an interest form, where you can share your contact information with as many startups as you'd like - think speed dating for startups! To participate, send a one paragraph description of your business concept, along with a description of the talent that you are seeking, to Amy Cell by Tuesday, March 25th. Spaces are limited, so please sign up early! Questions? Contact Amy Cell at 734.821.0075. want to register? |
Ann Arbor Chamber Night at Purple Rose Theater "Growing Pretty" Ann Arbor Chamber Night:
Wednesday April 9, 2008Lucy Keen is awkward. To make matters worse, her best friend is a boy, her father is a hopeless inventor, her body refuses to cooperate with her dream of being a supermodel and her first love has fallen for her mother. Luckily, Lucy learns that the tortures of 12 soon give way to the painful and wonderful joys of adulthood. Exclusive offer for all Chamber members: Buy One, Get One Free! For this special performance at 8pm on Wednesday, April 9, all members of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce can receive one FREE ticket for each full-price ticket ($25.00) purchased. |
Artists Rendition of Ann Arbor Attention Chamber Members! Time is running out to be a part of the one time only artists rendition of the Ann Arbor area. Darla Barnes from Community Creations is hoping to be wrapping up her project shortly. If you do not see your name on the list, and would like to be included please call her at 810.265.2444 so we can make sure you do not miss out on this opportunity. |
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For the past year, our staff and Board have worked on a new Membership Structure that focuses on increasing member's revenue, promoting employee retention, advocating for business in government and reducing our member's day-to-day business expenses.